Raleigh/Durham to Charleston (RDU–CHS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Raleigh/Durham to Charleston
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
218 mi 0h 43m nonstop 127 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between RDU and CHS, connecting options are available through 127 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RDU to CHS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
127
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,142
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Charleston from Raleigh/Durham

Nearby airports with service to Charleston International Airport.
Metric RDU→CHS GSO→CHS USA→CHS
Distance from RDU – 66 mi 113 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 1 2
Weekly flights 0 2 1
Flight time 0h 43m 0h 56m 0h 35m
Departure OTP 100% – –
Greensboro (GSO) to Charleston flights · Concord (USA) to Charleston flights · Roanoke (ROA) to Charleston flights
Airports within 200 miles of RDU with service to Charleston International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Charleston is 0 hours the same as Raleigh/Durham.
RDU: EDT · CHS: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham, it's 6:00 PM in Charleston.
Distance & Flight Time
218 mi / 351 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 43m.
Getting to RDU

No rail connection exists. GoTriangle Route 100 (RDU Express) runs from the Durham Station Transportation Center and downtown Raleigh to the airport for $2.25; takes 35–50 minutes but service is limited in the evenings and does not run all night.Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) from downtown Raleigh: $20–30, 20–25 minutes. From Durham: $18–25, 15–20 minutes. Taxis: $30–40. Long-term parking from $7/day in Economy lots with shuttle service. I-40 provides direct access to both Raleigh and Durham.

Facts

RDU–CHS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Raleigh/Durham to Charleston route.
Route details
Distance218 mi / 351 km
Flight time0h 43m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections127 hubs
Origin: RDU
Full nameRaleigh-Durham International Airport
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr15.2M
Elevation435 ft / 133 m
Destination: CHS
Full nameCharleston International Airport
IATA / ICAOCHS / KCHS
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr6.2M
Elevation46 ft / 14 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RDU to CHS flights.
Nonstop flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Charleston International Airport take approximately 0h 43m. The route covers 218 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MYR, HHH, AGS, JZI, SAV, CQW, GMU, OGB, PDK, CHO, PHF, INT, FTY, AVL, TYS, ORF, RIC, MQI, ISM, GKT, JAX, NAS, BHM, LUK, ORL, SUA, GAI, BDR, SDF, ABE, MLB, OPF, VRB, BKV, MMU, FXE, JWN, BCT, TTN, CRG, CMH, SRQ, APF, CLE, CRW, MHH, MKE, MEM, BFM, TEB, BUF, CVG, FRG, BED, MKC, PNS, ALB, EYW, SWF, PSM, SFB, PLS, CLL, BVY, MHT, PWM, BTV, YUL, CRP, APA, CUN, PUJ, CAK, SJU, RSW, BZN, LIR, ISP, ROC, PIT, IND, SLC, VNY, LAS, MDW, OAK, SNA, SAN, HOU, NUQ, BFI, PBI, HVN, FLL, SFO, DTW, ATL, IAD, SYR, DCA, JFK, BUY, BNA, IAH, CLT, MIA, BWI, EWR, MCO, LGA, PHL, YYZ, TPA, HPN, BOS, STL, DFW, ORD, MSY, DEN, MSP, DAL, AUS, PVD, BDL, MQJ and SEA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from CHS to RDU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include GSO, USA and ROA. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from RDU to CHS

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) and Charleston International Airport (CHS) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

RDU to CHS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RDU to CHS ranges from 0 hours 43 minutes. The route covers a distance of 218 miles (351 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

127 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via MYR. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Greensboro (GSO), Concord (USA) and Roanoke (ROA).